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I.C.E. Part Ways With CRASH MUSIC, Seek New Label Home
Maryland-based black metallers I.C.E. (IMPERIAL CRYSTALLINE ENTOMBMENT) have parted ways with Crash Music Inc. According to a posting on the group's web site, the band's management "is currently in search of a label that will help to fulfill the needs and goals of the band as help spread the gospel...August 29, 2005
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KATAKLYSM: PIGGY Was 'The Nicest Guy You Could Meet'
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "It's with great sadness that we have learned today that Denis (a.k.a. 'Piggy') has passed away. The impact of his guitar influence was felt worldwide. His work in...August 27, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Schedules U.K. Drum Clinic
According to a posting at MaidenFans.com, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled a drum clinic on September 26 in Brighton, England. The event, which is being sponsored by GAK, will also include an appearance by RAGE drummer Mike Terrana. The clinic will take place at Komedia, Gardner Stree...August 22, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE, MÖTLEY CRÜE To Perform On New VH1 CLASSIC Show
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that ROB ZOMBIE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, INCUBUS and SMASHING PUMPKINS founder Billy Corgan are among the artists who will tape performances for a new VH1 Classic program called "Decades Rock Live". Each one-hour segment will spotlight an influential rock or soul artist of th...August 18, 2005
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PITTS VS. PREPS: Former EXHORDER Frontman To Perform At New Orleans' HOUSE OF SHOCK METAL FEST
PITTS VS. PREPS, the Louisiana-based band featuring former EXHORDER/FLOODGATE frontman Kyle Thomas, will be performing at the House of Shock Metal Fest on Saturday, August 20 at Twiropa in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are ATONE PAIN TRIBE, SHEDDING OLD SKIN, 11 RE...August 15, 2005
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DREAMS OF DAMNATION, ECLIPSE ETERNAL Confirmed For Toronto's GATES OF HELL Festival
DREAMS OF DAMNATION (featuring former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin),ECLIPSE ETERNAL, ESCHATUS and DEAD OF WINTER have been confirmed for the Gates of Hell 2005 festival, set to take place Saturday, September 17 at the Reverb/Kathedral club (651 Queen St.) in Toronto, Ontario. The complete lineup...August 14, 2005
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VINTERSORG Explores 'Progressive Rock' With WATERFIELD
BORKNAGAR/VINTERSORG frontman Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a. Vintersorg) has announced plans to release a "progressive rock" album under the WATERFIELD band moniker. An excerpt from the WATERFIELD biography follows: "The project started out as an experiment and a location for relaxation, without any pressu...August 14, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Appear On PINK FLOYD Tribute
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse appears on a tribute to PINK FLOYD's "The Wall", called "Back Against the Wall". Former YES member Billy Sherwood produced the tribute, which also features Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, and Alan White from YES, Robby Krieger from THE DOORS, Ian Anderson fr...August 11, 2005
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STAIND: 10,000 Fans Turn Out For Free Show In Boston
Over 10,000 rabid fans turned out for STAIND's free show at Boston's City Hall Plaza on Tuesday (August 9) as part of the "Fusion Flash Concerts" series. This special performance in the band's home state coincided with the release of their new CD "Chapter V" (Flip/Atlantic). This surprise show was a...August 10, 2005
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STAIND's Dysfunction Fanclub To Debut With Special In-Store Membership
To coincide with the August 9 release of their "Chapter V" CD (Flip/Atlantic),STAIND have created the "Dysfunctional Fanclub." Debuting at Best Buy stores across the country and online on the day of the CD's release, the limited-edition in-store package will include a "Dysfunctional Fanclub" t-shir...August 6, 2005
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CHAOSBREED's THE DOORS Tribute Band Announce New Show
THE BLUE HORSE, the Finnish THE DOORS tribute band featuring CHAOSBREED members Oppu Laine (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI) and Nalle Österman (GANDALF, ex-LULLACRY),along with drummer Mikko "Junior" Pietinen (MANNHAI),keyboardist Kasper Martenson (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI) and lead guitarist Markku "Crazy" Hei...August 5, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS Launch Special Concert Ticketing Program
NINE INCH NAILS has launched a special ticketing program for its upcoming run of U.S. tour dates. A two-tiered effort to combat ticket scalping has been put in place to help ensure that true fans have the maximum opportunity to obtain premium seating for NINE INCH NAILS concerts. Through the band's...August 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks About Working With Outside Songwriters, Upcoming Covers CD
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: You are obviously all fortunate enough to be comfortably well off for the rest of your lives now. Is the drive to make m...August 3, 2005
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CHAOSBREED Members Pay Tribute To THE DOORS
On Thursday, August 4, CHAOSBREED members Oppu Laine (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI) and Nalle Österman (GANDALF, ex-LULLACRY) will play a one-off tribute show to the classic American rock act THE DOORS as members of THE BLUE HORSE. For fans of CHAOSBREED, this might be especially interesting, as this will b...August 2, 2005
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HOLY SOLDIER, ONCE DEAD, NEON CROSS Confirmed For UP FROM THE ASHES Festival
In the wake of the recent cancelation of the highly anticipated Christian metal reunion festival Beyond the Mountain, Roxx Productions, in association with former STRYPER manager Daryn Hinton, has stepped to the plate and announced the Up from the Ashes benefit show. The official press release reads...July 31, 2005